What Is This Tool?
This tool helps convert flow rates from gallon (US) per hour, a non-SI volumetric measure commonly used in the United States, to liter per second, which is an SI unit widely used in engineering and laboratory settings. It provides a simple way to translate between these two units relevant in various industries.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in gallon (US)/hour you wish to convert
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Select gallon (US)/hour as the source unit and liter/second as the target unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent flow rate in liter/second
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Use the provided examples as guidance for performing similar conversions
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Apply the output flow value in your engineering, laboratory, or industrial tasks
Key Features
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Converts US gallon per hour flow rates to liters per second accurately based on established conversion rates
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Supports applications in fuel consumption, chemical dosing, HVAC, and plumbing flow measurements
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Web-based and accessible from any device for quick flow unit translation
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Includes practical examples demonstrating the conversion process
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Helps facilitate international standards compliance by converting non-SI to SI units
Examples
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Convert 10 gal (US)/h to L/s: 10 × 0.0010515033 = 0.010515033 L/s
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Convert 50 gal (US)/h to L/s: 50 × 0.0010515033 = 0.052575165 L/s
Common Use Cases
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Calculating fuel burn rates for small aircraft, marine engines, and portable generators
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Specifying flow for chemical dosing systems and condensate removal equipment
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Measuring water flow from plumbing fixtures in domestic or industrial settings
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Determining ventilation or air supply rates per person in HVAC design
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Translating flow rates to SI units for international engineering compliance
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the unit selection before converting to ensure accurate output
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Use the conversion factor provided for consistent and repeatable results
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Consider the context of flow rates, as gallon (US)/hour suits low-flow applications
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Cross-check results when using conversions in precise scientific measurements
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Remember that liters per second is standard for laboratory and engineering calculations
Limitations
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Gallon (US)/hour is a non-SI unit and mainly used in regions with US customary units
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Conversions may introduce rounding discrepancies in highly precise scientific contexts
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Gallon per hour units suit low-flow systems and may be impractical for high flow rates without scaling
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert gallon (US)/hour to liter/second?
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Converting from gallon (US)/hour to liter/second helps translate flow measurements from US customary units to SI units, which are standard in international engineering and laboratory practices.
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What industries commonly use this conversion?
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This conversion is frequently used in aviation fuel management, marine engine fuel consumption, chemical dosing, plumbing design, and HVAC air quality control.
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Are there limitations when using gallon (US)/hour units?
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Yes, gallon (US)/hour is a non-SI unit used mainly in the US customary system and may not be suitable for very high flow rates or highly precise scientific measurements without adjustments.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (US)/hour [gal (US)/h]
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing the number of US liquid gallons passing a point each hour, commonly used in non-SI contexts.
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Liter/second [L/s]
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An SI unit of volumetric flow rate equal to one litre passing through a section every second, frequently applied in engineering and laboratory measurements.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The volume of fluid that passes through a point or area per unit time.